Baja BO250 UTV, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Remove the key and set the parking brake.
Do not charge a frozen battery or batteries with bulging cases. Discard batteries according
to state and local environmental legal guidelines for battery disposal. Frozen batteries may
explode.
CAUTION
Batteries with low charge will freeze at low temperatures.
PREPARATION FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1. Make sure there is no load in the cargo bed.
2. Store in a cool, dry place. This will help prevent the battery from loosing charge.
3. Drain all gasoline from fuel tank and seal.
4. Run engine until all fuel in carburetor and fuel lines are gone and the engine stalls.
5. Loosen but do not remove the carburetor drain screw allowing the remaining fuel to drain
into a container, then pour the fuel from container into the vehicle fuel tank.
6. Fill the fuel tank 1 inch from the top of fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer.
7. Disconnect fuel tank line from fuel tank vent nipple.
8. Plug the fuel tank vent line air tight.
9. Disconnect battery cables, making sure to disconnect the negative cable first.
10. Make sure the battery is clean and free of corrosion. Wash the terminals with baking soda
and water (1 cup baking soda per 1 gallon water). Rinse the solution be sure the solution
does not enter the battery. Make sure the terminals are tight, let them dry and coat with
Battery Terminal Protector Spray.
11. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 of SAE 10 weight oil into the engine through the spark
plug hole and manually turn the crankshaft several times and reinstall the spark plug.
12. Adjust tires to the recommended tire pressure.
13. Perform any semi-annual periodic lubrication including the front suspension.
14. Thoroughly clean the vehicle.
15. Do not set the parking brake. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, choke the wheels.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS